Close-Grip Bench Press

Benefits

• Heavy compound triceps work
• Carries over to the bench press

How to do it

1. Hands shoulder width, not narrower
2. Elbows tucked close
3. Touch the lower chest

Common mistakes

• Grip too narrow, hurting wrists
• Flaring elbows

Starting prescription

Safety and limitations

• Wrist · Avoid
  Avoid with a moderate or worse wrist limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Elbow · Avoid
  Avoid with a moderate or worse elbow limitation; use an easier alternative.
• Shoulder · Avoid
  Avoid with a severe or worse shoulder limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

Alternatives